Back and neck exercise apps

Back and neck exercise apps

  • There are a variety of apps for back and neck exercises. 
  • It's important that these apps are used under the guidance of your physiotherapist or doctor.
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While exercise is an important part of managing back and neck pain, not all exercises may be suitable and some exercises can make the pain worse. Back and neck exercise apps are best used under the guidance of your physiotherapist or doctor.

Here are a few back and neck exercise apps Healthify has reviewed

App Features Clinical review

Physitrack and PhysiApp apps


Physitrack and PhysiApp are companion apps for home exercises. Physitrack is the clinician portal and PhysiApp is the patient portal.

SpineWise

An app to help prevent and treat back and neck pain.

  • Guided workouts
  • Exercise videos
  • Available from Google Play and App Store
  • Cost: $4.99 (NZ)
  • Read more about SpineWise
4 star review

PocketPhysio

An app for anybody wanting to prepare for and recover from hip, knee, hand or foot surgery.

  • Education and information
  • Videos
  • Available from Google Play 
  • Cost: free
  • Read more about PocketPhysio
4 star review

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Self-Care app

An app to provide information for the self-management of back, neck, all upper limb and all lower limb joint pain or stiffness.

Back to Action app

An app with an exercise programme for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

  • Exercises
  • Education and information
  • Available from Google Play 
  • Cost: free
  • Read more about Back to Action app
4 star review

PT Timer


Timer and counter app for physical therapy to keep track of your exercise and assist you by counting reps and sets.

  • Counter
  • Diary and tracking
  • Available from App store
  • Cost: Paid (Free 1 week trial)
  • Read more about PT Timer
4 star review

Back pain relief exercises app

The app has a variety of exercises and programmes for people with lower back pain.

  • Diary/Calendar
  • Tracking
  • Available from the App Store and Google Play
  • Cost: Basic is free, but there is a paid upgrade version
  • Read more about Back pain relief exercises app
2 star review

  • Pain management apps: Apps that can support you to manage your pain. Some apps provide education while some have a pain diary for you to keep track of your symptoms. Read more about pain management apps
  • Sleep apps: Some help you track your sleep habits, similar to a sleep diary, and help you develop good sleep routines, while others try to assist you to fall asleep by using calming visual graphics and relaxing music. Read more about sleep apps.
  • Breathing, meditation and mindfulness apps: These apps teach you about breathing, meditation and mindfulness techniques. This can help reduce tension, stress and anxiety. Read more about breathing, meditation and mindfulness apps.

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